Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos
Honorary Professor

Merrilyn Goos

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Background

My research in mathematics education focuses on mathematical thinking, technology and mathematics learning, and mathematics teacher education.

Merrilyn Goos has worked in mathematics education for 25 years as a teacher, researcher, and teacher educator. She is a Professor in the School of Education, and from 2008-2012 was Director of the Teaching and Educational Development Institute at The University of Queensland. Previously she taught pre-service and postgraduate courses in mathematics education. Her research has been guided by sociocultural theories of learning in investigating metacognition and mathematical thinking, analysing pedagogical issues in introducing educational technologies into mathematics teaching and learning, and studying how communities of practice are established and maintained in secondary mathematics classrooms and teacher education contexts.

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Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos is:
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Fields of research

Curriculum and pedagogy Education

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Griffith University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework) of Educational Studies (Adv), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Mathematics and technology education

  • Teacher education

  • Sociocultural anlaysis of classroom discourse and interaction

  • Metacognition and mathematical thinking

Search Professor Merrilyn Goos’s works on UQ eSpace

274 works between 1994 and 2025
All (274) Journal Article (92) Book Chapter (43) Conference Publication (118) Book (9) Other Outputs (5) Edited Outputs (7)

41 - 60 of 274 works

2016

Journal Article

Promoting middle school students’ proportional reasoning skills through an ongoing professional development programme for teachers

Hilton, Annette, Hilton, Geoff, Dole, Shelley and Goos, Merrilyn (2016). Promoting middle school students’ proportional reasoning skills through an ongoing professional development programme for teachers. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 92 (2), 193-219. doi: 10.1007/s10649-016-9694-7

Promoting middle school students’ proportional reasoning skills through an ongoing professional development programme for teachers

2016

Journal Article

Quantitative skills as a graduate learning outcome: exploring students’ evaluative expertise

Matthews, Kelly E., Adams, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn (2016). Quantitative skills as a graduate learning outcome: exploring students’ evaluative expertise. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 42 (4), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2016.1161725

Quantitative skills as a graduate learning outcome: exploring students’ evaluative expertise

2016

Journal Article

Quantitative skills as a graduate learning outcome of university science degree programmes: student performance explored through the planned–enacted–experienced curriculum model

Matthews, Kelly E., Adams, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn (2016). Quantitative skills as a graduate learning outcome of university science degree programmes: student performance explored through the planned–enacted–experienced curriculum model. International Journal of Science Education, 38 (11), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/09500693.2016.1215568

Quantitative skills as a graduate learning outcome of university science degree programmes: student performance explored through the planned–enacted–experienced curriculum model

2016

Book Chapter

Introduction: Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012–2015

Makar, Katie, Dole, Shelley, Visnovska, Jana, Goos, Merrilyn, Bennison, Anne and Fry, Kym (2016). Introduction: Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012–2015. Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012-2015. (pp. 1-12) edited by Katie Makar, Shelley Dole, Jana Visnovska, Merrilyn Goos, Anne Bennison and Kym Fry. City of Singapore, Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-1419-2_1

Introduction: Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012–2015

2016

Conference Publication

Learning at the boundaries: collaboration between mathematicians and mathematice education within and across institutions

Bennison, Anne and Goos, Merrilyn (2016). Learning at the boundaries: collaboration between mathematicians and mathematice education within and across institutions. Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 3-7 July 2016. Adelaide, SA, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.

Learning at the boundaries: collaboration between mathematicians and mathematice education within and across institutions

2016

Book

Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012-2015

Katie Makar, Shelley Dole, Jana Visnovska, Merrilyn Goos, Anne Bennison and Kym Fry eds. (2016). Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012-2015. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-1419-2

Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012-2015

2016

Journal Article

Editorial

Goos, Merrilyn (2016). Editorial. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 91 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s10649-015-9669-0

Editorial

2015

Journal Article

School Leaders as Participants in Teachers' Professional Development: The Impact on Teachers' and School Leaders' Professional Growth

Hilton, Annette, Hilton, Geoff, Dole, Shelley and Goos, Merrilyn (2015). School Leaders as Participants in Teachers' Professional Development: The Impact on Teachers' and School Leaders' Professional Growth. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 40 (12), 104-125. doi: 10.14221/ajte.2015v40n12.8

School Leaders as Participants in Teachers' Professional Development: The Impact on Teachers' and School Leaders' Professional Growth

2015

Journal Article

The influence of undergraduate science curriculum reform on students' perceptions of their quantitative skills

Matthews, Kelly E., Adams, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn (2015). The influence of undergraduate science curriculum reform on students' perceptions of their quantitative skills. International Journal of Science Education, 37 (16), 2619-2636. doi: 10.1080/09500693.2015.1096427

The influence of undergraduate science curriculum reform on students' perceptions of their quantitative skills

2015

Journal Article

The role of digital technologies in numeracy teaching and learning

Geiger, Vince, Goos, Merrilyn E. and Dole, Shelley L. (2015). The role of digital technologies in numeracy teaching and learning. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 13 (5), 1115-1137. doi: 10.1007/s10763-014-9530-4

The role of digital technologies in numeracy teaching and learning

2015

Other Outputs

Numeracy teaching across the curriculum in Queensland: resources for teachers

Goos, M., Geiger, V., Bennison, A. and Roberts, J. (2015). Numeracy teaching across the curriculum in Queensland: resources for teachers. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Numeracy teaching across the curriculum in Queensland: resources for teachers

2015

Journal Article

A critical orientation to numeracy across the curriculum

Geiger, Vince, Forgasz, Helen and Goos, Merrilyn (2015). A critical orientation to numeracy across the curriculum. ZDM The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 47 (4), 611-624. doi: 10.1007/s11858-014-0648-1

A critical orientation to numeracy across the curriculum

2015

Journal Article

A rich interpretation of numeracy for the 21st century: A survey of the state of the field

Geiger, Vince, Goos, Merrilyn and Forgasz, Helen (2015). A rich interpretation of numeracy for the 21st century: A survey of the state of the field. ZDM The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 47 (4), 531-548. doi: 10.1007/s11858-015-0708-1

A rich interpretation of numeracy for the 21st century: A survey of the state of the field

2015

Journal Article

Using photographic images to enhance conceptual development in situations of proportion

Hilton, Annette, Hilton, Geoff, Dole, Shelley and Goos, Merrilyn (2015). Using photographic images to enhance conceptual development in situations of proportion. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 20 (1), 3-9.

Using photographic images to enhance conceptual development in situations of proportion

2015

Conference Publication

Working across disciplinary boundaries in pre-service teacher education

Goos, Merrilyn, Anderson, Judy, Balatti, Jo, Beswick, Kim, Forrester, Tricia and Way, Jenni (2015). Working across disciplinary boundaries in pre-service teacher education. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia, 28 June - 2 July 2015. Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia: MERGA.

Working across disciplinary boundaries in pre-service teacher education

2015

Conference Publication

Linking communities of research and practice in mathematics education

Goos, Merrilyn (2015). Linking communities of research and practice in mathematics education. 25th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc., Adelaide, Australia, 6-8 July 2015. Adelaide, SA, Australia: AAMT.

Linking communities of research and practice in mathematics education

2015

Journal Article

Editorial

Goos, Merrilyn (2015). Editorial. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 88 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s10649-014-9584-9

Editorial

2015

Conference Publication

Factors influencing social process of statistics learning within an IT environment

Li, Ken W. and Goos, Merrilyn (2015). Factors influencing social process of statistics learning within an IT environment. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia, 28 June - 2 July 2015. Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia: MERGA.

Factors influencing social process of statistics learning within an IT environment

2015

Conference Publication

A study on students’ attitudes towards teacher’s intervention in statistical computing laboratory

Li, Ken W. and Goos, Merrilyn (2015). A study on students’ attitudes towards teacher’s intervention in statistical computing laboratory. International Conference on Technology in Education, Hong Kong, China, 2-4 July 2014. Berlin & Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-46158-7_12

A study on students’ attitudes towards teacher’s intervention in statistical computing laboratory

2015

Conference Publication

Learning at the boundaries

Goos, Merrilyn (2015). Learning at the boundaries. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia, 28 June - 2 July 2015. Adelaide, SA, Australia: MERGA.

Learning at the boundaries

Past funding

  • 2015 - 2016
    Building an evidence base for best practice in mathematics education
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Numeracy teaching across the curriculum in Queensland: Resources for teachers
    Queensland College of Teachers
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Inspiring mathematics and science in teacher education
    OLT Enhancing the Training of Mathematics and Science Teachers Program (ETMST)
    Open grant
  • 2014
    The application of standards-based assessment across school subjects and underlying learning objectives in the senior years of schooling
    Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Is Maths for me? Understanding and promoting disadvantaged students' academic aspirations for Mathematics (ARC Discovery Project led by the Australian Catholic University)
    Australian Catholic University
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    The Science of Learning Research Centre
    ARC Special Research Initiative for a Science of Learning Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Teachers using classroom data well: Identifying key features of effective practices
    Queensland College of Teachers
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Practice to academy transition
    OLT Seed Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Sustaining numeracy curriculum leadership: A whole school approach
    Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic Education
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Enhancing numeracy learning and teaching across the curriculum
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Enhancing proportional reasoning, a fundamental but elusive cornerstone of numeracy, through educational technology applications
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Building the culture of evidence-based practice in teacher preparation for mathematics teaching
    ALTC Competitive Grants
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Leading numeracy learning
    Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic Education
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework (QCAR) Phase 2 Evaluation
    Education Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Proportional Reasoning as a Key for Numeracy: Enhancing Middle School Students' Numeracy Outcomes through Technology-Mediated Cross-Curricular Learning Activities
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Numeracy in the Learning Areas (Middle Years)
    Department of Education and Children's Services South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Assessment policy and impact on practice: sharpening the policy review process in Australian universities
    ALTC Priority Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Longitudinal Study of Teaching and Learning in Queensland State Schools (Initial Phase): Observation of Classroom Practice and its Relationship to Student Outcome at Baseline
    Department of Education and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Building capacity for asessment leadership via professional development and mentoring of course coordinators
    Carrick Associate Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Designing Technology-Enriched Pedagogy In Secondary Mathematics Education
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Home, School and Community Partnerships to Support Children's Numeracy
    Department of Education, Science, and Training
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    The role of technology-enriched, technology-mediated learning communities in reforming mathematics teacher education
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Technology enriched teaching and learning of secondary school mathematics: Issues in the professionalisation of beginning teachers
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

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  • Collaborative learning
  • Education - mathematics
  • Education - teachers
  • Education and technology
  • Mathematics education
  • Teacher education
  • Teaching maths
  • Technology and teaching maths
  • Technology in teaching
  • University teaching

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